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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Psalms Chapter 18 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms Chapter 18 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2, 3. The various terms used describe God as an object of the most implicit and reliable trust.
rock--literally, "a cleft rock," for concealment.
strength--a firm, immovable rock.
horn of my salvation--The horn, as the means of attack or defense of some of the strongest animals, is a frequent emblem of power or strength efficiently exercised (compare
De 33:17; Lu 1:69).
tower--literally, "high place," beyond reach of danger.
Psalms Chapter 18 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3. to be praised--for past favors, and worthy of confidence.
Psalms Chapter 18 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
4. sorrows--literally, "bands as of a net"
(Ps 116:3).
floods--denotes "multitude."
Psalms Chapter 18 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
5. death--and hell (compare
Ps 16:10)
are personified as man's great enemies (compare
Re 20:13, 14).
prevented--encountered me, crossed my path, and endangered my safety. He does not mean he was in their power.
Psalms Chapter 18 6 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
6. He relates his methods to procure relief when distressed, and his success.
temple--(Compare
Ps 11:4).
Psalms Chapter 18 7 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
7, 8. God's coming described in figures drawn from His appearance on Sinai (compare
De 32:22).
Psalms Chapter 18 8 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
8. smoke out . . . his nostrils--bitter in His wrath (compare
Ps 74:1).
by it--that is, the fire
(Ex 19:18).
Ps 18:1-50.
"The servant of the LORD," which in the Hebrew precedes "David," is a significant part of the title (and not a mere epithet of David), denoting the inspired character of the song, as the production of one entrusted with the execution of God's will. He was not favored by God because he served Him, but served Him because selected and appointed by God in His sovereign mercy. After a general expression of praise and confidence in God for the future, David gives a sublimely poetical description of God's deliverance, which he characterizes as an illustration of God's justice to the innocent and His righteous government. His own prowess and success are celebrated as the results of divine aid, and, confident of its continuance, he closes in terms of triumphant praise.
2Sa 22:1-51
is a copy of this Psalm, with a few unimportant variations recorded there as a part of the history, and repeated here as part of a collection designed for permanent use.
1. I will love thee--with most tender affection.